All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour
Bodrum, Turkey

All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour

Outty Ranking 70 4.9 · 18 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $369
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Outty Ranking

70/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour worth booking?

All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour is a 9-hour experience in Bodrum, Turkey, from $369 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
70 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (18)
Duration
9 hours
From
$369 per person

Why Private Tours with us ? NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Traditional Lunch in a local restaurant, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time. Our tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel. Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. Our professional guide will be with you in the sites. You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary. You do not have to wait for other group members. You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour.

What you get

    About this experience

    Why Private Tours with us ? NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Traditional Lunch in a local restaurant, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees. You will decide on departure time. Our tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel. Our professional tour guide and A/C vehicle will be with you from arrival till departure. Our professional guide will be with you in the sites. You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary. You do not have to wait for other group members. You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour.

    What's included

    Included

    • Traditional Turkish Lunch
    • Private Professional Licenced Tour guide
    • ENTRANCE FEES (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
    • Private transportation with A/C vehicles
    • Landing and facility fees
    • Parking fees

    Not included

    • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tips to your tour guide and driver

    What you'll see and do

    1. Bodrum City

      Your private guide will meet you at the listed hotel's lobby.

      15 minutes here

    2. Ephesus Ancient City

      After greeting, we will have 2,5 hours drive to Ephesus area. We will start visiting one of the main highlights in Turkey, Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionian League (an ancient Greek district on the western coast of Asia Minor) is located near Izmir. As a port city it was a major departure point for trade routes into Asia Minor. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus; it was built in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. by Gaius Julius Aquila to be a memorial to his father Gaius Julius Celsus Polemanus, the proconsul of Province of Asia. , the Temple of Hadrian and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. Terrace Houses can be included into the program by paying the entrance fee during the tour

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    3. The House of the Virgin Mary

      After Traditional Turkish Lunch, our next destination is The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    4. The Temple of Artemis

      We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Bodrum port.

      15 minutes here

    5. Bodrum City

      After our tour, we drive back to Bodrum. Arrival to Bodrum. You will be dropped off back to your pick up point or Bodrum city center for last minute shopping on your own.

      150 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Wed, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Ephesus Shuttle Private & Small Group Tours

    Know before you go

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • NO HIDDEN COSTS. Our tour includes ENTRANCE FEES, Traditional Lunch in a local restaurant, Private Professional Licenced Tour guide, A/C transportations, Pick up and drop off, All tax and handling fees.
    • ur Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    6 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    18 verified traveler reviews for All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    colinmO3996JH · May 2026

    Informative Ephesus day trip

    5* from start to finish. Pre booking communication was prompt and quickly answered all questions. Our guide Emre was at the pick up early. He was fantastically knowledgeable and good fun. Perfect balance between providing good information and not overloading us. Most important, no forced shopping trips. We chose the pottery visit which was worthwhile. There’s a premium for the private tour but justified for the ease and personal attention. Recommended

    Response from the operator: Dear Colin, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving us such a good note! We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back soon. Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team

    via Tripadvisor

    Curious599890 · December 2025

    BEST GUIDE EVER!!

    Boy did we score! We had the best experinece and was grateful for the knowledge and history lesson we received. We enjoyed the tour and extended it to have the best lunch and see the amazing craftmanship with the rug making tour. I highly recommend this tour and Ozzy!

    Response from the operator: Hello, Thank you again for your loyalty and thoughtful insights. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Ephesus and will do everything we can to ensure another wonderful travel. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team

    via Tripadvisor

    Calise_G · June 2025

    Gem Great tour guide & driver

    Gem was an awesome tour guide. We had a great day… a highlight for me was the lunch & cultural center where there were women weaving Turkish rugs and we saw silk thread being pulled from silk cocoons

    Response from the operator: Hello, Please rest assured that your kind words have been passed on to the entire Team. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team

    via Viator

    Peter_M · September 2024

    Do yourself a Favour and Book this Private Trip

    We have just completed the most wonderful day trip from Bodrum > Ephesus and return. Selenay, our guide was outstanding, we haven’t had a guide with as much knowledge and passion, she certainly made the day. Our driver was the consummate professional. This Private Tour saw us visit Mary's House and surrounding archaeological sites at Ephesus, such as the Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Gate of Hercules, the Odeon, Temple of Artemis and Cathedral of St John. If that was not enough to round out the day we had superb lunch set within the cool surrounds of pomegranate and citrus trees at Nakkas Ephesus. Here we saw weavers, weaving their magic, and the fascinating process of spinning raw silk from cocoons, this capped off such a memorable day. We were here in late September, crowds were not overwhelming and the weather was ideal. (Note to self, wear non slip shoes, when walking around Ephesus, the marble paths can be quite slippery.) If you’re looking for the perfect trip to the above, we cannot recommend this trip / Curio Travel highly enough.

    Response from the operator: Dear Peter, I don't know how to thank you enough for your comment. Your feedback is precious and has been proudly share with the entire team. Our colleagues' dedication to our guests is fully rewarded when we received such wonderful comments. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderfull country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team

    via Viator

    Ann_C · June 2024

    So worth it!

    Ephesus was amazing and so worth the drive. We had a very bubbly tour guide who made the trip a lot of fun.

    Response from the operator: Dear Ann, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and giving us such a good note! We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back soon. Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We will share your kind message and opinions with your guide. Thank you on behalf of her/him. We would be delighted to see you in our wonderful country again. Ephesus Shuttle Turkey Team

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Wed, Sat
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    6
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Ephesus Shuttle Private & Small Group Tours, who run 13 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.7.

    See everything Ephesus Shuttle Private & Small Group Tours runs

    Why this scores 70

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)81
    Review evidence (18% weight)56
    Booking momentum (14% weight)46
    Value for money (12% weight)63
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)68
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bodrum.

    How much does All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $369 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bodrum usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour take?

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    Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bodrum is not rushed.

    Is All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bodrum, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour?

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    Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bodrum can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bodrum and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bodrum within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Bodrum?

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    On Outty we rank every Bodrum experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Bodrum City Tour for Cruisers, Boat Trip to the Turkish Maldives- Orak Island, Bodrum Segway Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Bodrum?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Bodrum?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour?

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    Included: Traditional Turkish Lunch; Private Professional Licenced Tour guide; ENTRANCE FEES (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines); Private transportation with A/C vehicles; and Landing and facility fees. Not included: Meals not mentioned in the itinerary; and Tips to your tour guide and driver. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 10 listed pickup locations in and around Bodrum. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Bodrum. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour?

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    Across 18 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

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